Starting school is a significant milestone for young children and their families. It can be both challenging and exciting. At Kids on 4th we understand that for even the most confident of children moving from a familiar child care environment, with established relationships and routines, to a more structured school setting can be overwhelming. Throughout… Read More
Physical activity is vital for a child’s development and lays the foundation for a healthy and active life. The first five years of their life are the most important years for their growth and development. It’s during this time that they’ll develop the habits that they’ll take with them into adulthood. At Kids on 4th,… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Carol on the wonderful milestone of working at Kids on 4th for 15 years! Carol started at Kids on 4th not long after the centre was purchased by Jacqui & Chris and Jan & David. At the time Carol’s son Patrick was attending Kids on 4th and Melindie, knowing that… Read More
Messy play offers young children so many opportunities for learning. Sensory experiences enable children to understand how things feel, smell and taste. Messy play focuses on exploring and experimenting with different materials without any end goal such as to build or make something. This allows young children to make their own discoveries using their senses,… Read More
Earlier this year Melindie, who is our co-Director, notched up her 25th year working at Kids on 4th. We think that must be some kind of record for the child care industry! In 1990 Melindie was just 17 and in her final year of high school at Palm Beach Currumbin High when she undertook work… Read More
With 6 grandchildren and a child care career spanning more than 27 years, 14 of these spent at Kids on 4th and over half of that time spent running our Tadpoles Room (6 weeks to 2 years), Miss Donna knows a thing or two about supporting very young children and their families as they enter… Read More
As many of you may be aware, since March this year Miss Helen has been on an extended break from Kids on 4th. Unfortunately, Helen had to take time off work due to being diagnosed with breast cancer. Since being diagnosed, Helen has undergone a mastectomy and is currently receiving chemotherapy. Helen has been a… Read More
Mrs Nicola Walker, our kindergarten teacher at Kids on 4th, knows very well how much parents worry about the lead up to their little one entering into the brave new world of ‘Big’ school. Nicola has been an educator at Kids on 4th for over 10 years and has run our Queensland Government accredited kindergarten… Read More
Our Kids On 4th staff rewards program has been running for the last 6 years and in that time there have been many, many recipients. It is just one of the ways we recognise the great work of our fantastic educators at Kids on 4th. There are two types of awards: Kido Award: A very… Read More